Matt Tifft

Matthew Kenneth Tifft (born June 26, 1996) is an American professional stock car racing driver and former team owner.

In 2010, Tifft transitioned from karts to asphalt and dirt super late models, with the help of Josh Richards, Dale McDowell, Clint Smith, Benny Gordon, and Tim Schendel.

2011 marked Tifft's first full year in stock cars, as he compiled two super late model victories and had multiple top-5 finishes.

[3] Tifft also made his NASCAR Camping World Truck Series debut at Martinsville Speedway, finishing 8th.

[4] On November 14, 2014, it was announced that Tifft would be running a 6-race schedule with Kyle Busch Motorsports for the 2015 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.

On August 27, 2017, Tifft came within two laps of his first Xfinity Series victory at the season's annual trip to Road America.

36 Ford Mustang GT in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and compete for 2019 Rookie of the Year honors.

[15] Prior to the Martinsville race, Tifft was rushed to the hospital after suffering a seizure and blacking out in the team hauler, forcing Matt Crafton to take over the No.

[17] On November 13, 2019, he and FRM parted ways as Tifft intended to focus on his health and could not commit to a full-time 2020 schedule.

Tifft, McLeod, and Joe Falk will use the charter full-time in 2021 while Go Fas Racing will scale down to a part-time schedule.

[20] Tifft stepped away as owner of Live Fast prior to the 2024 season, after the team sold its charter and scaled back to a part-time operation.

[23] In a video posted on X, Tifft revealed he has had discussions with NASCAR regarding a comeback, and that the sanctioning body has stated that he wouldn't be cleared until "2031.

"[24] Tifft was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, and grew up with brother Morgan and sister Maggie in Hinckley, Ohio.

* Season still in progress 1 Ineligible for series points (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time.

Tifft's No. 19 Xfinity Series car at Road America in 2017